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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

3

Darwin Was Right Study Affirms The Age Of Man

Sir Arthur states that Darwin’s view is supported though human evolution is not a simple straight line. Evidence suggests man arose from an anthropoid ape near the Miocene start, not higher, with divergence near the Miocene beginning. Blood reactions show similarities between humans and anthropoids, and brain structure underlines shared ancestry.

Sir Arthur Darwin Gibbon G. JH. F. Nutta Cambridge University

Summer schedule ends for city offices

The summer schedule for City hall departments ended yesterday. Beginning today offices in the municipal building will be open until 5 o'clock. During July and August the closing hour was 4 p m. A primary election is one in which one man does the ordering for 4 score who Inter pay the check. That allence you notice is India sob ting about what Russia and England may do to one another.

India Russia England

Man sought in Plantsville bank robbery captured in Chicago

William Kappella, 37, arrested in an automobile with a bullet proof enclosure, held for Connecticut authorities in the Plantsville National Bank robbery case. He is tied to the June 22 heist that netted about 84,500, with other suspects from Cicero, Illinois. Extradition papers and police say two other culprits confessed to the cashier and wife robbery while others waited outside. The trio already in custody face $50,000 bonds each and a September superior court term.

Chicago Associated Press William Kappella Detective Bureau Hartford Conn National Bank of Plantsville Connecticut Plantsville National Bank Southington Paul Levin Othe Cicero Kappella Lavin Brainard Kappela Raymond Olsen Lake Compounce Thomas DeMarco Albert Meyer Cle~ero Stewart, Florian Superior Court

Flight to Boston for Grandma Bennett Birthday Flight

Charles W. Bradley, 99, of Rochester New Hampshire, plans to escort Grandma Almatia Bennett of Chicopee. Mays on an aerial birthday voyage from Old Orchard to Boston on September 8. Bradley, who took up aviation two years ago with Captain Harry M. Jones, promises to keep Bennett from attempting any parachute jump.

Portland Maine Associated Press Charles W. Bradley Rochester N. H Almatia Bennett Chicopee Mays Old Orchard Boston Harry M. Jones Grandma” Bennett Bradley

Extradition Sought for “Gue Slugger” in Stamford Assaults

Abraham Silverstein, 99, arrested in New York as a fugitive from Justice, faces extradition to Bridgeport for assault with intent to kill linked to a 1923 case and New York gunman gang activity. Nine men were convicted in Stamford and sent to state prison, with witnesses recanting in some Fairfield County prosecutions.

Abraham Silverstein Gerald Chapman Atlanti Penitentiary Hospital New York Silverstein Connecticut Staf Ford New York City Gang of New York State Karment Stamford Wethersfield Fairfeld Cloak Company Crawford’s Fairfield Avenue Courtland Street Bridgeport

Heavy Cut Crystal and Tableware Prime Sale

Heavy cut crystal and a wide range of tableware priced from $0.75 to $19.50 line a second floor sale. Bon-Bon and olive dishes, fruit and vase sets, butter tubs, jewel boxes, and perfume jars feature in baskets, with silk umbrellas and tapestries in multiple patterns for living room and dining room use.

Tobacco body seeks end amid by-law dispute and audit

Dissatisfied tobacco growers seek cessation of the body amid by law conflicts. An audit by Hadfield Rothwell and Soule supports parts of their petition. Francis W. Cole and Lucius F. Robinson handle negotiations as they prepare for a receiver application.

Hadfield, Rothwell and Soule Francis W. Cole Lucius F. Robinson Cole

Balloon inventor spans 350 miles in lone flight

Saranac Lake New Jersey August 31 A. Leo Stevens rode a 50 pound vest pocket balloon with a tiny car and stood passenger for a 350 mile overnight voyage from Englewood to Adirondack country. He landed near Lake Clear and walked to Lake Clear junction after releasing hydrogen and packing the craft. The pilot said the trip was a good night and stayed warm though in the air 11 hours 22 minutes.

Saranac Lake N. J Associated Press A. Leo Stevens Adirondacks Englewood New Jersey Stevens Lake Clear Lake Clear Junction

Caps to match Suits and Boys' Department slip-ons

Wool and Rayon Slip-Ons in new colors Brushed Wool Cardigans and heavy rib Norfolks with rolled collar patch pockets and belts Basement Front id Second Floor

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